Beauty Style Growth: Sunday Style

Yellow and Navy and Why I Love Elbow Sleeves

Happy Sunday everyone. I hope your weekend was great. My Saturday was sort of different for a change: after choir rehearsal, we didn't have anywhere else to go so I actually got some reading in and spent considerable time on my bed. I cherish days like that.

I love the way yellow and navy go together and I love my elbow sleeve top. An elbow sleeve top is great for balancing your shape if you are heavy on top and want to create a slimming effect. The sleeves are long enough to hide the upper arms and short enough to show some skin and not add bulk to the upper body. Long sleeves usually add a little more bulk than is needed.

Thank you for following and reading my blog. Have an awesome week ahead!

Navy Pencil Skirt, Macy's Skirt, Nude pumps, How to walk in 4" Pumps

Style and co top quality, AGB Flounce skirt, what shoes to wear with Navy

Top - Macy's Similar

Necklace - INC via Macy's / Similar / Similar / option / Option

Skirt - AGB via Macy's / Similar / Similar

Nude Pumps - Aldo / Similar / Similar / Similar / Peep Toe / Similar

Link ups: Monday Mingle, Monday Bloom, I would so Rock this

Salt and Pepper

...and some red lips I might add. White skirts are hard to find, at least for me, so I've held on to this one for many many years. I almost always wear it with a black top. This was church wear for Sunday. Our uniform was..you guessed it, black and white. We all looked like salt and pepper shakers on stage.

Have a great rest of the week!

Top -Gap / Similar/ Option / Leather / Bow

Skirt - Macy's (Old) / Similar / Similar / Similar

Pumps - Nine West / Peep Toe Option

Link ups: Random Wednesday, Pleated Poppy

Peter Pan, Dots and Surviving in 5 Inch Heels

It was a black and white Sunday again this week. I opted for this polka dot blouse to change things up. I'm already running out of black and white combination options for our choir uniform. The sandals were a last minute choice. I bought them because they were $10 and have been scared to wear them since, after wearing them once, but I survived wearing them again on stage during praise and worship at church. Thank God for heels with platforms. Everything I'm wearing, expect the bag is from Target.

Have a happy week and please be sure to check out my new class starting on August 24th.

target Blouse, Pencil Skirt, heeled ankle strap sandals, Black white and yellow

Blouse - Target / Similar / Grid Pattern / Option Skirt - Target / Similar / Similar / Similar / High Waist Sandals - Target / Similar / Similar / Option / Bag - Nine West / Similar / Option Link ups: Monday Bloom, I Would so Rock This, Monday Mingle, Style Elixir

My Red White and Blue

Here's my version of red white and blue. I just had to jump on the band wagon and do a red white and blue outfit. I wore this to church on Sunday; it's also a great summer outfit for work if you work in a corporate setting. We stayed home all day on July 4th because it was raining. We had a hurricane warning so no plans were made. It was a nice relaxing day and I finally put all my winter clothes away.

P.S excuse the bad picture quality. My camera broke and I'm using a borrowed one and still need to figure the settings out.

Life doesn't give us what we want. We have to GO and get what we want out of life!

Live with intention !

Nine West red pumps, comfortable pumps, Navy tote bag, Franklin Covey, Charter Club Skirt

Blouse - Bar III via Macy's / Similar (Previously worn here)

Skirt - Charter Club via Macy's / Similar / Similar / Denim / JCrew

Tote - Franklin Covey / Similar / Similar / Cobalt

Pumps - Nine West / Similar / Similar / Similar

Watch - c/o Timex

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Cobalt Bottom and a Lesson on Faith

P.S. my blog is under construction. Excuse the appearance.

How was your weekend?. Mine was awesome. Really enjoying this warm weather. There is just something great about the weather. I spent time with family and the highlight of the week was delivering the sermon in church on Sunday (I do that once in a while to fill in), and how great the service was with everything else that went on. Whatever you are believing God for, step out in faith, act on your faith and press through for your miracle. The true measure of faith is in action, speaking, doing and walking.

I was finally happy to wear this cobalt skirt to church. I keep buying all these colored skirts which are not really appropriate for work and they end up sitting in my closet. I wore it the first time to work (here), but I was conscious the whole time. Our choir uniform was cobalt and blue again and I decided to do cobalt on the bottom and add the pop of pink...or is it orchid? Anyway, I like the way it looks with the cobalt blue. When next you wear cobalt, try it with hot pink or orchid.
Have a blessed week!

The distance between your miracle and reality is action.

Tiny dazzles necklace, J Crew necklace, hop pink bag

Peplum and pencil skirt, the limited pencil skirt, bcgb pumps

Peplum top - Macy's / Similar / Similar / Sleeveless / Cap Sleeve / Polka Dot
Skirt - The Limited / Option / Option
Necklace - Tiny Dazzles
Bag - Nine West / Different Color
Pumps - BCGB

Link ups: Mix it Monday, Monday Bloom, Monday Mingle, I would so Rock this, Style Elixir

Orange and Brown / Monochromatic Brown

The Browns

I had to think twice before posting this. Because the sun is causing shadows on my face and brown seems to be boring. But here it is. I need to learn how to take pictures when the sun is not working in my favor. I guess I haven't mastered that yet. There is so much to learn when you are a blogger. I'm even reading this book right now to learn more about blogging and be a better blogger

Back to the outfit- I purchased the brown pencil skirt for church because brown is one of our choir uniform staples. It is one of the skirts I can tuck into even though I am round in the middle so it's a definite keeper. I own the same skirt in navy. It does run big so size down if you purchase it and It is remixed below for you incase you own a brown skirt pencil skirt and need ideas. You can also wear with black, mint, pink, burgundy...anything, because it's a neutral.

Have a great week ahead!

Brown Printed blouse, AGB macy's skirt, pencil skirt for apple shape, modest pencil skirt

Flounce pencil skirt, nine west color block peep toe

Orange and brown, brown floppy hat, orange and leopard, floppy hat

Do you have a favorite look? Does anyone still wear brown skirts?

Printed Blouse - Target (old)

Skirt - Macy's

Shoes - Nine West / Option

Link ups: Mix it Monday, Visible Monday, Monday Mingle, I would So Rock This, Monday Bloom

Hot Pink and White Polka Dots (It's a Remix)

I've always worn red or black with black and white polka dots and wanted to try a new color. I guess any color goes with black and white polka dots. This is a modified version of our choir uniform. I was supposed to wear the hot pink with black but opted for the polka dots because I wasn't going to be on stage. I'm remixing the blouse today, as shown below, and the skirt remix was featured in a previous post as shown here. What's your favorite color to wear with black and white polka dots?

Heeled platform sandals, The Limited Bow blouse

Comfortable Platform Heels, Ankle strap heels

Hot pink and brown, Pink black and white

Bow Blouse - The Limited / Option / Option / Printed

Polka Dot Skirt - TJ Maxx (really old) / Similar

Shoes - Nine West / Option / Option / Love this

Rose Gold Watch - Anne Klein / Similar / Similar

Link ups: Visible Monday, Mix It Monday, I would so Rock this, Monday Mingle, What She wears, Style Elixir

Eshakti Fit and Flare Dress + a Giveaway

This was church wear for Easter Sunday. Not your typical Easter color. I was sent this Fifties Style Poplin Shirt Dress by Eshakti to review and share with you. They offer cute and classy lady like designs that you can customize to get the perfect fit and length. An outfit that fits will flatter your body shape and a fit and flare dress is perfect for every body type. If you are straight up and down, pear shaped, inverted triangle, or hour glass shaped, a fit and flare dress is perfect. Customizing it to fit your dimensions, even better. Check out their new arrivals here and other fit and flare dresses here. I'm loving all these and eyeing a few for upcoming weddings and birthday parties. You can win a $25 Gift Card to Eshakti by entering the giveaway below. Two winners will be selected. You can also shop and Take 10% off any order at Eshakti with code "KEMIAVONS" from now till 5/16/14.

Dress for apple shape, inverted triangle style, plus size shirt dress, hide curves, enhance curves

Vintage style fit and flare dress, color shoes to wear with red, nine west clutch nude

fit and flare, button down dress, anne klein rose gold watch, jcrew factory bracelet

Dress- c/o Eshakti Pumps- Aldo Similar / Similar / (Option) Clutch- Nine West / Option / Love this / Similar /Similar Watch- Anne Klein Necklace- Avon (old) Earrings - Avon Bracelet - J Crew Factory a Rafflecopter giveaway

Link ups: Sunday Style, Monday Bloom, Visible Monday, Monday Mingle, Still Being Molly, Style Elixir, The Adored life

Layered Sheath {Turquoise and Brown}

The day I wore this dress on its own, I looked really big. It revealed what an apple shaped body looks like. Layering a sheath dress that's not designed for an apple inverted triangle shape is the way to go. Wearing a belt seals the deal. I bought the dress before I knew what it meant to dress for my shape. The only way I would wear it now is by layering with a cardigan or jacket. Now I stay away from dresses like these and opt for sheaths that are belted or have an A line shape.

Blue dress, leopard belt, dressing an apple shape, boots and tights

P.S excuse the squinty face

Nine west tights, brown tall boots, leopard belt target

Dress - Macy's / Option / Option / Plus
Cardigan - Old Navy
Belt - Target
Boots - TJ Maxx / Similar / Option / Option
Tights - Nine West / Similar

Link ups: Monday Bloom, Style Elixir, Monday Mingle

Grey with Pink Pleats

I wasn't going to let this weekend go by without wearing and showing some pink. Pink and grey was the choir uniform for Sunday. I added the black cardigan because it's still really cold. I can do bare legs in the winter but I don't joke with my arms. Keep in mind that I am apple shaped and I was able to wear my top tucked into this pleated skirt. Pleated skirts work well if you want to hide that tummy. Below are other ways I've worn the skirt.

Pleated grey top, grey Shell top, grey clutch, Feathered braids

Nine West Love Fury, Silver Pumps, Grey pointed toe, Skirt for apple shape

Layer pleated skirt, How to wear a midi skirt, Skirts for big mid section

Three Ways to Wear it

Pink Skirt - The Limited / Similar / Option / Option / Maxi
Blouse - Macy's / Similar
Cardigan - Macy's
Pumps - Nine West / Similar / Similar / Similar
Necklace - Avon / Similar
Clutch - Style and Co. via Macy's / Option / Black / Green

Link ups: Mix it Monday, Sunday Style, Still Being Molly, Monday Bloom, Monday Mingle,
Style elixir, Totally Posted